Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 353, John Duncan, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Duncan, John Margaret
W 353
CONTENTS

3369 n East Tennessee
John Duncan
of Blount in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Crockett of the Reg t commanded by Col Morgan in the Virginia line for 2 years from 1776.
on V a Continental - cert d to Gen l Morgan £99. —
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 80 — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Dec r 31 st and sent to James Hair, Knoxville. Tenn.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 120 — Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 40 — $160 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 98 m

644 644
Tennessee
Margaret Duncan widow of John Duncan who was a private Va in the Virginia line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3d day of Dec. 1844 and sent to John W. Toole
Maryville
Tenn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A + 17 June 1844
Vol. 2 Page 190

Petro Dec 4. 44
N o 296, - act 17 June 44

John Duncan and Margaret Alexander (B.)
July-17 th D-1788
Jennit born February 23-1790
Mary born November 22-1792
James born July - 5 - 1795
Margaret born May 27 - 1798
Andrew born October 28 - 1800
Joseph born May 17 - 1803
John born October 26 - 1805
Robert born May 24 - 1808
Franklin born November 28 th - 1810

John Duncan Tennessee No 7033.
from 1976 prints 2 years $80.
East
Admiral if on a Roll.

BRIEF in the case of  John Duncan  of  Blount County  in the State of  Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Judge  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? Yes  3. How old is he? 82 Years,  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.      out In 17 recruited  enlisted for two years  2 0 Private Gen.  Col Morgan } Virginia  Col Brock } Line  1st Tenn 7 Regiment  Regular Service   
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Not stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Rockbridge County Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

State of Tennessee } ss on this 9th day of August Blount County } 1832 Personally appeared before me David McKamy one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the said County of Blount and State of Tennessee John Duncan a resident of the said County and State at his own home in the said County and aged eighty two years who is entirely unable by reason of bodily infirmity to go to Court who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated
He lived in Rockbridge County Virginia He enlisted in said Rockbridge under Capt Crackett he was transferred from into Col Morgan's Regiment of Riflemen he thinks it was in the 7th Regiment of the Virginia line for two years he thinks he enlisted in the year 1775 (but is not certain as to the time) he served out his full term under Col Morgan and was honorably discharged but does not recollect what Officer signed it he has however lost it he thinks he may be mistaken as to the date but feels certain that he served the time above stated years  total two or He has no documentary evidence and he knows of present whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity

Declaration and certificate was sworn to and subscribed and who has signed the above certificate as to the credibility of the witnesses and his belief of the services of the said applicant for a pension, is an acting Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarters Sessions in and for said County and as such is authorized to administer oaths and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts and that the above signature is in his own proper hand writing and that the said Court of Pleas and Quarters Sessions is a Court of Record In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at office in Maryville this 9th Aug 1872
7033.
J. G. Smith Clerk
John Duncan
Direct to James Hair Knoxville Tennessee

And the said David M'Kamy one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the said County of Blount and State of Tennessee do hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the said Justice further certifies that it appears to him that Robert Hooker and Col James Mcginley who signed the foregoing certificate are residents in the said County of Blount and State of Tennessee and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to Credit and that the applicant's memory has declined with his infirmity and loss of bodily strength so that he was not able to detail the particulars of his campaign more fully than he are And the said Isaac Anderson a Clergyman whose name is in the above certificate has left the country on business and his certificate cannot be procured at this time.
David M'Kamy one of the Justices of the the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for said Blount County and State of Tennessee - This 9 th day of August 1832
State of Tennessee } I Jacob P. Frantz Clerk Blount County } of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County do hereby certify that David M'Kamy before whom the above

except the present and declares that his name is not in the prison roll of the agency of any state sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid John Duncan
Sworn to and subscribed Before me David McKamy one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas of Quarter Sessions for Said Blount County and State of Tennessee this 9 th day of August, 1832
We Isaac Anderson a luggymen residing in the said County of Blount and state of Tennessee and Robert Hooke and Col James Mcginley residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Duncan who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be eighty two years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he now resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Sworn to and subscribed for for me David McKamy one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions in and for the said County of Blount and State of Tennessee This 9 th day of August 1832
Robert Hooke James Mcginley

Declaration,
State of Tennessee } Blount County }
On this 6 th day of February A.D. 1844. personally appeared before me Samuel Pride an Acting Justice of the peace for said County Margaret Duncan a resident in the County and State aforesaid. aged about seventy three years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in Order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 7 th of July A.D. 1832. entitled an act granting half pay & pension to Certain widows, and in Order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March A.D. 1843. entitled an act granting one years pay & pension to Certain widows.
That she is the widow of John Duncan who was a soldier of the Revolution. That the aforesaid John Duncan drew a pension under the Act of Congress of the 7 th of June A.D. 1832. of $20. for his said services, for further particulars as to the service of her said husband, reference is made to the evidence upon which a Certificate of Pension was granted to him, which Certificate of Pension is hereto annexed marked (A) and asked to be taken as part of this Declaration.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Duncan on the seventeenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred & eight in Craigs Fort, at the time the Indian hostilities were raging in this County, in what is now called Blount County near Maryville. That she has no record evidence of her marriage except the family

ward kept by herself & Husband, containing the date of their marriage, and of the births & deaths of their children, which is hereto annexed marked (B) & asked to be taken as part of this Declaration,
That her husband John Duncan died on the twenty ninth day of April, in the year Eighteen hundred & thirty six. That the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four (viz) at the time above stated. And that she is a widow at this time, and has remained a widow ever since the death of her aforesaid husband John Duncan, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof thereto annexed.
The further - states that by reason of Bodily infirmity she is prevented from appearing before a Court of Record for the purpose of making her declaration.
Sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written Samuel Price Margaret X Duncan Justice of the peace for St. John County.
State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before me Blount County } Samuel Price an acting Justice of the peace for said County. On the 6 th day of February (A.D.), 1844. Margaret Duncan the above named Declarant, who I hereby certify swore to & signed the foregoing declaration before me & in my presence On the day and date above written, I do further certify that I believe the family record named in said declaration to be a true record as kept by herself and husband I do further certify that the said Margaret Duncan is unable in consequence of bodily infirmity to

appear before any Court of record, for the purpose of making her declaration.
Given under my hand and seal the day & year above written.
Saml Price A Justice of the peace for Blount County.
State of Tennessee } Blount County }
I Margaret Wear aged about eighty one years, residing in the County of Blount & State of Tennessee, do solemnly swear that I am well acquainted with Margaret Duncan who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed declaration, That I know her to be the widow of John Duncan. That I was present & saw her married to & with the said John Duncan. That it took place in the  Craig's Fort, in what is now called Blount County, near Maryville, in the year 1788, on the 17 th day of July.
That I believe her to be the widow of the said John Duncan, having been acquainted with her from the time she was married to the said John Duncan up to the time of his death. That she is a widow at this time, and remained a widow ever since the death of her aforesaid Husband John Duncan.
Sworn to & subscribed before me on the 6 th day of February
1844.
Saml Price A Justice of the peace for Blount County.
Margaret Wear

State of Tennessee 3
Blount County 3 Personally appeared before me Samuel Pride - an Acting Justice of the peace for said County. On the 6 th day of February (A. D.) 1844. Margaret Hear the within named Affiant, who I hereby Certify swore to and signed the foregoing Affidavit before me and in my presence on the day & year above written.
I do further Certify that Affiant is a woman of intelligence and veracity.
Given under my hand and seal The day & year above written.
Samuel Pride (Seal) Acting Justice of the peace for Blount County.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Dungan a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 3 yrs. Beckwith Pa   transferred to Morgan's Light Inf'try                                            
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Richland Co. Pa.  Date of application for pension, Jan 9 1832. Transferred  Residence at date of application, Blount Co. Penn.  Age at date of application, 56
Remarks: d. Apr. 29 1836  He was a native of Co. Pa. and was allowed a pension on an application filed Feb 11 1832. He was a resident of Blount Co. Penn. aged 73 years. Children: Mary b. Feb 25 1790. Mary b. Nov 22 1792. James b. July 1795. Margaret b. May 27 1798. Andrew b. Oct 18 1800. Joseph b. May 17 1803. John b. Oct 26 1805. Rachel b. May 24 1807. Rachel b. Nov. 28 1810
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
* dates not have been 1775  if so she allowed officers

1913 May 20 Hiet. to Minnie E. Hogan. V.L.R. 1915 Mar 4 Hiet. to Rev. Murrell C. Atchley V.L.R. 1919 July 8 Hiet. to Garnet O. Heath 1921 Nov. 3 Hiet. to John C. Beauford
353
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 353
Margaret Duncan  Widow  John Duncan  Priv. Va. L. Riv. War.
Act: March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844
Index: —Vol. A , Page 195
[Arrangement of 1870.]

8772
Tennessee
Margaret Duncan widow of John Duncan
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 29 April 1836 - of Blount Co. in the State of Tenn: who was a private in the Regt : Compy commanded by Captain Crockett — of the Regt: — commanded by Col: Morgan in the Virginia — line for 2 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Knoxville at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1836. 29 April, 1836 —
Certificate of Pension issued the — 1st — day of October 1844 and sent to Jno: E. Toole, Maryville, Tennessee
Total amount, $393.92.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. Stewart Clerk, Book D — Vol. 1 — Page 343 —

Up 20 Dec 44

10564
Margaret Duncan, Ben:
Let. to Rev J.W. Blackwell, May 17. 1844
3.33 1/3
12
250
3.33
2.75
6.08
400.00
80
6.08
73.92
393.92
Act July 7. 1838.

State of Tennessee
Blount County
October 1844.
On this 31 st day of
personally appeared before me Samuel Pride an acting Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, Margaret Duncan, a resident in the County of Blount and State of Tennessee, aged about Seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed the 3 rd March 1843. granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the Widow of John Duncan who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and she believes served in Captain Crocketts Company, in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Morgan.
That under the act of July 7 th 1838. a Certificate was granted to her, bearing date, the first day of October, One Thousand eight hundred and forty four, for an annual pension of Eighty Dollars, which Pension terminated on the 15 th of March 1841. She further declares that she is still a Widow, she further states that by reason of Bodily infirmity, she is prevented from appearing before any Court of record for the purpose of making her declaration, sworn to & subscribed before me
On the day & year above written
Margaret Duncan mark
Samuel Pride Justice Peace for Blount County

State of Tennessee } Blount County } personally appeared before me Samuel Price } an acting Justice of the peace for said County, on the 31 st day of October 1844. Margaret Duncan the within named declarant who I hereby Certify swore to and signed the foregoing declaration before me and in my presence on the day & date above written, I do further Certify that I know her to be the Identical person, who swore to and signed a declaration before me in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of July 1 st 1838, and I do further Certify that said Margaret Duncan is unable, in consequence of bodily infirmity, to appear before any Court of record, for the purpose of making her declaration,
Given under my hand and seal the day and year above written,
Samuel Price Justice of the peace for said County,
State of Tennessee } County Court Blount County } November Term 1844
Personally appeared in Open Court on this 4 th day of November - 1844. William Toole aged about 52 years & Robert H. Hodsdon aged about 37 years who after being duly sworn depose and say, they are personally acquainted with Margaret Duncan Widow of John Duncan Dece d , who has sworn to and subscribed the within Declaration, and that they know her to be the Identical Margaret Duncan

Who drew a pension, upon a Certificate of Pension granted to her bearing date the first day of October 1844. under the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, and that she is still a Widow, sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 4 th day of November 1844 Will Lowry Clk By Jas R. Love D.C.
W. P. 100-cc
Robert H. Hoodsdon
And the Court do Certify That the above named William Toole & Robert H. Hoodsdon, are persons of intelligence & veracity.
State of Tennessee } I James R. Love Deputy Clerk Blount County } of the County Court of said County do Certify that Samuel Pride Esq t before whom the foregoing Declaration was made, and whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the time of the date thereof, an acting Justice of the peace for said County, and that full faith and credit are due his official acts as such, And I do further Certify that the above Certificate of W. Toole & Robert H. Hoodsdon was duly sworn to in open Court by them, and that the above is a copy of the action had by the Court in relation thereto.
Given under my hand & seal of Office at Office in Maryville, this 5 th day of November 1844.
Will Lowry Clk By Jas R. Love D.C.

State of Tennessee Blount County
6705 I Henry Hannum Presiding Justice of the County Court of said County do Certify that William Lowry is Clerk, and that James R. Love whose name appears to the within Certificate is Deputy Clerk of the County Court of said County, that his signature thereto is genuine & that his Certificate is in due form of law.
Given under my hand & seal this 9 th day of November 1844.
Henry Hannum Presiding Justice of the County Court of said County,

Payments to be made at Knoxville, Ten. by Robert King Esq m Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of East Tennessee
Recorded by N. Rice Clerk, in Book L Vol. 9 page 98.~

(84.)
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claims
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, John Duncan of the state of Tennessee, East Tennessee Agency, who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 19th day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
Lewis Cass Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. Edwards

10564.
Margaret Duncan
Tex:
act 7. July 38.

10.564
Margaret Duncan
Tenn ee
Act 7 th July '38
Ad d
2 years
per mo
$ 80 per an
To commence April 29 th 36 day of hus- band's death
John E. Toole Mayville Tennessee

State of Tennessee } On this 8 th day of Blount County } June 1844 personally
appeared before me William C. Cumming an acting Justice of the peace for Blount County Samuel Boyle aged about 80 years, residing in the County & State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposed and saith that he is personally acquainted with Margaret Duncan Widow of John Duncan Deed, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, That he knows her to be the Widow of the said John Duncan, That he believes the aforesaid Margaret Duncan, was married to the said John Duncan sometime in the year 1788, That he was personally acquainted with them & knew them to live together as Husband & Wife for several years previous to the year 1794, And that they contin- ued to live together as Husband & Wife up to the death of the said John Duncan,
That she is a Widow at this time & has remained a Widow ever since the death of the said John Duncan } Samuel Boyle sworn to & subscribed before me the day & date above written
William Cumming Esq. Justice of the peace for Blount County

State of Tennessee } I William L. Burn- Blount County } ing, an acting Justice of the peace for said County, do hereby Certify that Garnett Boyle who has sworn to & subscribed the foregoing affidavit, is a man of intelligence & veracity. This 11 th day of June 1844.
William L. Burning J. P. for said County. State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before me Blount County } William Took an acting Justice of the peace for said County. Robert Hooke aged about 80 years, residing in the County of Blount, State aforesaid who after being duly sworn deposes that he is well ac- quainted with Margaret Duncan Widow of John Duncan Deceased, who was a Revolutionary pensioner, That he knows her to be the Widow of the said John Duncan, That he believes the marriage took place in the year 1788, but knows that the said John Duncan & Margaret Duncan resided together as Husband & Wife prior to the 1 st of January 1794, and continued to live together as such up to the death of the said John Duncan.
That the said Margaret Duncan is a Widow at this time & has remained a Widow ever since the death of the said John Duncan.

sworn to & subscribed before me } Robert Hooke This 12 th day of June 1844. } William Toole Seal } J. P. for Blount County }
State of Tennessee } I William Toole an Blount County } acting Justice of the peace for said County, do hereby Certify that Robert Hooke who has sworn to & subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a man of intelligence & veracity, This 12 th day of June 1844. William Toole Seal J. P. for Blount County
State of Tennessee, } Blount County } I William Toole Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, do Certify that I have carefully examined my office, and can find no marriage License or Bond or other record evidence of the marriage of John Duncan and Margaret Alexander, (now the Widow of the said John Duncan Dead) and that said records have either not been preserved, or have been lost or so mislaid that they cannot be found.
I further Certify that W m Cumming and W m Toole, are and were at the time of signing the foregoing Certificates, acting Justices of the peace

for Blount County, and that full faith & credit are due all their official acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office in Maryville
This 12 th day of June 1844.
William Louny CLK By Jas. R. Love R. De
State of Tennessee } Blount County } I Henry Wannum
Presiding Justice of the County Court of the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that William Louny is Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, and that Jas. R. Love is Deputy Clerk of said County Court, that his signature is Genuine, and that this Certificate is in due form of law.
Given under my hand & seal This 12 th day of June 1844.
Henry Wannum
Presiding Justice of Blount County Court.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Duncan which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

 XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ?  XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?  XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ? yes  XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?  XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?  XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ? yes  XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ? 
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades : For _____ year _____ months and _____ days. I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Maryville Tennessee Nov. 9 th 1844.
Mr. J. L. Edwards
Sir, -
You have enclosed the Declaration & proof in the case of Mrs Margaret Duncan, applicant for the benefit of the act of Congress of March 1843.
I am respectfully &c, John C. Doot

Mayville Tennessee June 12 th 1844.
J. L. Edwards Comt d of Pensions, Sir
You will find enclosed the additional proof in the case of Mrs. Margaret Duncan. Please give me the result as early as convenient.
Very respectfully Yours - Abt. Servt d , John C. Foote

State of Tennessee } Blount County }
County Court February Term 1844.
I James Wear aged about seventy one years, residing in the County of Blount and State of Tennessee, do solemnly swear. That I am well acquainted with Margaret Duncan who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed Declaration, That I know her to be the widow of John Duncan, That I was in the House at the time she was said to have been married to & with the said John Duncan That I was told on the next day that they were married, though I did not see it having been asleep at that time. That she is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where she lives to be the widow of the said John Duncan, and that I concur in that opinion having been acquainted with her from the time she was married to the said John Duncan up to the time of his death. That she is a Widow at this time, and has remain- ed a Widow ever since the death of her aforesaid husband John Duncan.
I sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 6 th day of February } James Wear 1844.
And the said Court do hereby declare, in their opinion, after an investigation of the matter, That the said Margaret Duncan is entitled to the benefit of the Acts of Congress asked for, and the Court further certifies that the above Affiant is a man of intelligence & veracity.

State of Tennessee
Blount County
James R. Love Deputy Clerk of The County Court of The County aforesaid, do hereby Certify That the foregoing contains the original proceedings had in said Court, in the matter of application of Margaret Duncan for a pension. I do further Certify That Samuel Prich before whom the foregoing Declaration was made, & whose Certificate appears thereto, and before whom the Affidavit of Margaret Duncan was made, & whose Certificate appears thereto, is and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the peace duly commissioned for Blount County, and that his signatures as they appear thereto are Genuine, and that full faith & credit is due to all his official acts as such.
Filed and entered this 24th day of Febry 1844
165464
Given under my hand & seal of Office at Office in Maryville, this 9th day of February A. D. 1844.
J. Cannon Clk By J. R. Love Scl
State of Tennessee
Blount County
Henry Hannum Chairman of The County Court of The County of Blount aforesaid, do Certify That James R. Love is Deputy Clerk, and That Jeremiah Hennen whose name appears to the above Certificate, is Clerk of The County Court of said County, That his signature to the above Certificate is Genuine, and that full faith & credit are due to all his Official acts as such, and that his Certificate is in due form of law.
Given under my hand & seal this 10th day of February A. D. 1844.
Henry Hannum Chairman of The County Court of said County.

Mayville Tennessee Feby 10 th 1844.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir, enclosed you have the original proceedings in the matter of application of Margaret Duncan for a pension.
I hope that the proof submitted will be satisfactory to the Department, you will please have the case examined & acted upon at as early a period as practicable, as she is quite feeble at this time, and the uncertainty of life is such, that whatever additional proof will be required in this case would be well to be made early.
If upon examination the proof does not appear sufficiently satisfactory, you will please give me information what is yet lacking.
Yours with respect John E. Foster

Harriman, Tenn., March 4 1915
Hon Com. of Pension. Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
John
Duncan was a pensioner, from Blount Co East Tenn, of the Revolutionary War. Could you not give me some information concerning his military record or tell me how to get the information to enable his descendants to join the Sons of the Revolution - An Early answer will be appreciated - Very Truly -
M. C. Atchley

lot 1
Harriman, Tenn., Feb 24 - 1915
Dear & Honorable Sir:
Could you give me information concerning John Duncan. He was a pioneer of Revolutionary War. I want the information to enable Rev Calvin A Duncan to join the Sons of the Revolution. Many obligations to you if you will give me the desired information
Very Truly
P.S. I think he was a member of Gen Daniels regiment of riflemen - M. C. Atchley.

Battle Creek, Iowa. June 21- 1919.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Please send me the records or reference you have concerning the Service John Duncan gave in the Revolutionary War. His wife received the Pension at Maryville, Tennessee. He served in Daniel Morgan's Rifle Corps and was in the battles of Kings Mountain and Cowpens in the Carolinas.
Trvick so use the data in joining the Daughters of American Revolution.
Thanking you, Sir
Very truly Yours Garnet V. Weatherwax.

Also please send me the same information of John Duncan who appears on the Tennessee Revolutionary Roll in Senate Doc. (514), of the 1st. Session of the 23rd Congress, page 49, living in Blount Co., Tenn., he was 84 years old when placed on the roll 1832, all information at your command is needed. Also certificate numbers.
Thanking you for past favors and future courtesies, I am,
Very respectfully,
Mrs. Minnie E. Hogan, College Park, Ga.
May 17, 1913 and May 17, 1913

Per Sec
JNO. C. CRAWFORD HOMER A. GODDARD
CRAWFORD & GODDARD ATTORNEYS AND SOLICITORS MARYVILLE, TENN.
Oct. 11, 1921
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: My great-grandfather Samuel  William Crawford was a Revolutionary War Soldier - serving under Gen. Washington - probably from Pennsylvania.
My great-grandfather John Duncan was also a soldier in the Revolution - One of Morgan's Riflemen - Va -
If these men or either of their names appear on the Pension Rolls of the U.S. will you kindly send me statement of this fact. As we desire same for proof in joining Sons and Daughters of American Revolution. Thanking you for this -
Respt. John C. Crawford

War Section.
May 20, 1913.
Mrs. Minnie E. Hogan, College Park, Ga.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 17" and received the 19" instant, you are furnished herewith the record of John Duncan, W. File No. 353, Rev. War.
The name of the other soldier whose service you desire, was omitted, as you will see by the enclosed portion of your letter.
Very respectfully,
J. H. Klammer Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
May 20, 1913.
Mrs. Minnie E. Hogan, College Park, Ga.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of John Duncan, Wid. File No. 353. Rev. War, you are furnished the names of his children.
Jennit, born February 23, 1790. Mary, " November 22, 1792. James, " July 5, 1795. Margaret, " May 27, 1798. Andrew, " October 28, 1800. Joseph, " May 17, 1803. John, " October 26, 1805. Robert, " May 24, 1808. Rankin, " November 28, 1810.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Klavonport Commissioner.